It Takes You to Tango: Leverage the science of loneliness to master the art of connection

Take the first step to reclaim your most important relationship—with yourself. Why is our world the most populous yet the loneliest it has ever been? Why does research show that the more people we meet, the more alone we feel? Based on decades of work and hundreds of studies, Dr. Amit Sood, one of the world’s pre-eminent experts on resilience and well-being, dispels the myth that the main reason behind our loneliness is fewer social connections when, in fact, it is our disconnect with ourselves. ‘It Takes You to Tango’ is not just a theoretical exploration of loneliness and self-connection. It’s a practical guide that leverages neuro and psycho-education to help you understand past hurts, present constraints, and lonely feelings through a refreshingly validating scientific lens. The book’s three-step program gently guides you to shed self-rejection, build self-worth, and nurture self-love to help you regain what was always yours: empowering self-trust, authentic connection with self and others, and a confident, calm presence. Whether striving to improve your work performance, navigating parenting challenges, seeking a sense of belonging at work, healing a broken relationship, or focusing on your health, ‘ It Takes You to Tango’ offers insights and skills relevant to your unique circumstances so you flourish in your life’s chosen pursuits. Further, the book shares assimilated wisdom from several current leading authorities on belonging and well-being and hundreds of research studies, providing you with powerful new tools to help you transcend inner loneliness and fall in love again with you, your closest friend. —————- About the Author: Dr. Amit Sood is the current CEO of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing, a former Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic, and Director of the Mind-Body Medicine Initiative. He is internationally known for his work on stress management, resilience, wellbeing, mindfulness, and burnout. Dr. Sood has authored or co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed articles and has authored multiple books including The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living , The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness, Immerse: A 52-Week Course in Resilient Living , Mindfulness Redesigned for the Twenty-First Century , Stronger, SMART with Dr. Sood, and That Makes Sense. As an international expert in his field, Dr. Sood’s work has been widely cited in the press including The Atlantic Monthly, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Reuters Health, Time Magazine (online), Good Housekeeping, Parenting, Real Simple, Shape, US News, Huffington Post, Mens Health Magazine, AARP, The Globe and Mail, CBS News , and Fox News. Dr. Sood has presented keynotes at some of the highest impact forums like, TEDx, Lake Nona, Forbes Under 30 Forum, Conference Board, Beckers, Business Group of Health, YPO, NPR, NAMI, NASA, Delta Airlines, PepsiCo, Mayo Clinic, and American Psychological Association. Dr. Sood received the 2010 Distinguished Service Award, the 2010 Innovator of the Year Award, the 2013 Outstanding Physician Scientist Award, and the 2016 Faculty of the Year Award from Mayo Clinic. He also was honored as the Robert Wood Johnson Health Care Pioneer in 2015. The Intelligent Optimist (formerly Ode Magazine ) selected Dr. Sood as one among top 20 intelligent optimists helping the world to be a better place. Dr. Sood serves on the well-being advisory board for Everyday Health, scientific advisory board for Thrive Global, and is a fellow with the Atria Academy of Science and Medicine. —- ISBN: 9781734737769 | ISBN10: 173473776X | ISBN-13: 978-1734737769